Services.exe - CPU Hog

Sometimes, when I reboot my Vista laptop, I notice that services.exe will hit about 50% of my CPU every 4 to 5 seconds. If the CPU is relatively idle, this is not a problem. If it's working hard, it is a problem. How can I determine what services.exe is up to? How can I get it under control?

jdana--I should also have mentioned that services.exe is usually a legitimate Windows file. It manages the operation of starting and stopping services. This process also deals with the automatic starting of services during the computers boot-up and the stopping of services during shut-down. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
However, the legitimate version resides in C:\Windows\System32. If you find it elsewhere it could be malware and you should run your antivirus and antispyware programs using the latest reference definitions.

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